Author: Damita M-S

I am the Founder/Publisher of a digital magazine called Ujima, located in Austin, Texas. We highlight our "everyday heroes." Ujima focuses on the "everyday hero" in our Black community. We promote, inspire and educate through writing positive stories. I also love art, dogs, photography, journaling, blogging and wine.
Community, Music

Austin Loses A Great Singer and Musician Mr. Tim Curry

Tim passed this past Saturday morning due to complications stemming from Chemo. Tim was like a Big Brother for almost 20 years as well as, having the honor of singing on multiple of his C.D’s including; Tim final C.D.  for which many of the songs he’d written seemed to be very Prophetic, long before his diagnosis). ALL about God and his favorite cut titled “Heaven”, this Final CD was completed prior to the 1st … Continue reading Austin Loses A Great Singer and Musician Mr. Tim Curry

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[New Post] KAZI 2015 Benefit Golf Tournament

Introducing the 4th Annual KAZI 88.7fm Benefit Golf Tournament April 21, 2014 at Riverside Golf Course in Austin, TX. Shotgun Start at 8:30am – Four Person Scramble Format Tournament fee is $65.00 per person in advance ($75.00 day of event). Fee includes green fee, cart rental, lunch and gift bag. Tournament is open to all who wish to participate. Riverside Golf Course 1020 Grove Boulevard … Continue reading [New Post] KAZI 2015 Benefit Golf Tournament

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[New Post] A Simple Pastime Almost Forgotten

Originally posted on Damita's Life:
I don’t know about you, but I do most of my correspondence via the computer and my phone. I’m even writing this post on my phone.  I have conversations with people through email, text and social media. There are very few times I actually sit down and handwrite a story, a note, a letter or give the person a… Continue reading [New Post] A Simple Pastime Almost Forgotten

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Heart Health: #WomensLives & Go Red For Women

Mirth and Motivation The Go Red for Women campaign raises awareness of the risk of heart disease. I think a lot of people don’t realize that heart disease is the number one killer of women… Cheryl Hines Heart Matters: #WomensLives, Heart Health & Go Red General statistics Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women, and is more deadly than all forms of cancer … Continue reading Heart Health: #WomensLives & Go Red For Women

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Community, Education

[New Post] Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the Can Academy

After all the hard work over the years, Austin Can Academy has its first certificate program! On January 20th, 20 students were accepted into the Certified Nursing Assistant program (CNA), a partnership with Austin Community College (ACC), and 30 students into the VChain Solutions Supply Chain program. These 50 students are taking advantage of an opportunity that will complement their high school diploma, and allow … Continue reading [New Post] Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the Can Academy

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